About the Marail Guan
The marail guan or Cayenne guan is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Penelope marail |
| Species Codes | margua1, MAGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marail Guan belong to?
The Marail Guan (Penelope marail) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Marail Guan?
The marail guan or Cayenne guan is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Marail Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Marail Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code margua1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
57
Species in Family
95
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